How far is Garnett, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Garnett, KS to Leawood, KS is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.87 mi
01h 12m
Flight
58.19 mi
93.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.19 mi
Kilometers
93.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.87 mi
Kilometers
114.06 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Mon, Jun 1, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Garnett
Mon, Jun 1, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garnett
2026-06-01T19:59
Arrive Leawood
Mon, Jun 1, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garnett
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wellsville
KS

Citty in Kansas

From Garnett
35.5 mi
00h 36m
To Leawood
35.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garnett and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garnett and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Oak Street

    639 ft · 34 sec · South Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 6th Avenue

    2040 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    8.5 mi · 10 min · South Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North State Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · North State Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garnett and Leawood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
39.2 mi · 55%
North State Road
12.2 mi · 17%
South Maple Street
8.48 mi · 12%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 11%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Lee Boulevard
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Continue straight

29.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsville
00h 36m from Garnett
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Garnett and Mostly Clear near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garnett to Leawood?

The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Garnett and 35.4 miles from Leawood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Garnett and Mostly Clear near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Wellsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wellsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellsville.

RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

63 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

65 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garnett and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 58.19 mi (93.64 km).

Garnett

#1 Garnett

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,258
Coordinates38.2805800, -95.2419200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: South Oak Street (-95.242152, 38.28058)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Garnett and Leawood. The current time is 19:59:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.